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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.85, 9,998.99 and 2,282.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.85, 9,998.99 and 2,282.33 is: 3,424.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.85 : 9,998.99 = 2,282.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.85/9,998.99 = 2,282.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.85x = 9,998.99 × 2,282.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.85x = 22,820,933.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,820,933.44/6,664.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.08

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